Dental Implants in Calgary, AB

Missing teeth make eating, speaking, and smiling difficult, and choosing the right way to replace a missing tooth is a highly personal decision. We will present all of your options and help you choose one that’s right for you.

Dental implants are gaining in popularity because they replace the entire tooth and offer a long-term solution to complete the function and appearance of the smile. We offer complete dental implant procedures in our Calgary, AB dental office.

How Do Dental Implants Work?

Many dental implant systems exist. Most commonly, single dental implants will consist of three main parts.

Dental implant post – The dental implant post is a titanium screw that replaces the root of the tooth.

Implant abutment – Using a small attachment, we will attach the dental implant to the crown.

Dental implant crown – Your crown is the part of the implant that fills the gap in the smile. At Legacy Dental Care, we design dental implants to match surrounding teeth for aesthetic results.

Dental implants require adequate bone for support. A full evaluation will determine if you have sufficient bone for surgical placement of the implant or if additional procedures, such as bone grafting, could be of benefit to you.

By taking x-rays, moulds of teeth, and planning for the ideal location to place the dental implant, our dentists increase the success rate for dental implant treatment.

Dental Implant Placement and Restoration

Dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone. While this may sound like an invasive procedure, bone does not contain the same number of nerve endings as the teeth and gums, so most patients tolerate it quite well.

Inflammation and mild bruising do sometimes occur. We will discuss how to manage any discomfort post-surgery to improve your comfort.

Dental implants need time to integrate with the bone. Your dental implant post is made of biocompatible titanium so that it will fuse with natural bone for stable results. This process, called osseointegration, takes approximately four months and may be longer for people who smoke.

Protecting Your Investment

A commitment to diligent home dental care by brushing and flossing correctly each day along with professional dental cleanings and exams will support the longevity and healthy function of your dental implant.

Learn More about Dental Implants in Legacy

Our dentists are committed to helping patients have comfortable, attractive smiles. To find out if dental implants are right for you, we welcome you to get in touch with Legacy Dental Care to arrange a consultation with Dr. Sandon Wiedemann, Dr. Laiton Wiedemann, or Dr. Jayde Wiedemann.

We welcome families from Calgary, as well as other nearby communities including Silverado, Chaparral, and Walden.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Jayde Wiedemann

Dentist

I grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta. At the time, it was a city of 55,000 but felt very much like a small town. After two years of study at Medicine Hat College, I moved to Edmonton to begin my dental education at the University of Alberta. Upon graduation in 2011, I decided to further my dental training by entering a general practice residency offered by the University of British Columbia. This program, based in Vancouver General Hospital, provided me with the opportunity to further my dental skills and knowledge ...

At Legacy Dental Care, we provide a number of options to replace missing teeth for patients who want to improve their diets or the appearance of their smile.

Tooth Replacement Options

Many patients choose dental implants in our Legacy dental office, but we offer alternatives for patients with varying needs.

Dental implants – replace the entire tooth structure, including the rootDental bridge – fills the gap in the smile and keeps remaining teeth from shiftingDentures – replace all teeth on the upper or lower archPartial dentures – replace some missing teethImplant-retained dentures – four to six dental implants anchor dentures in placeImplant-supported bridges – replace multiple teeth in a row

Modern Dentures

Modern dentistry has improved how we replace missing teeth. Dentures used to look generic and boxy and were difficult to fit. You might be surprised to learn that modern dentures and bridges look more natural than those of the past.

A full evaluation with one of our dentists will determine the options available to you. We will present all teeth replacement options and help you make a choice that adds confidence and allows you to eat more of the foods you love.

If you are facing extractions or have missing teeth, contact us to book an appointment.